Cubs center fielder Crow-Armstrong will not join Home Run Derby
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will not participate in the upcoming Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game next month. This decision follows his previous decline to participate last year. Crow-Armstrong's absence means that he will miss another opportunity to showcase his power-hitting skills in front of fans and peers alike during the All-Star festivities. The announcement coincides with other players beginning to declare their intentions to participate in the Derby.
- •Pete Crow-Armstrong declines Home Run Derby participation
- •This is his second consecutive year of absence
- •All-Star Game is scheduled for next month
- •Cubs fans look towards other potential participants
- •Players are confirming Derby entries now
- 12:33 AMESPN MLB — Cubs slugger Crow-Armstrong won't be in Derby
"Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong won't participate in Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game next month after declining last year as well.
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